Average Assistant Buyer salary in the UK

JOB TITLE: BuyerLOCATION: AylesburSALARY: £30,000 - £35,000CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month Fixed Term Contract The COMPANYOur client is a well-established not for profit trust. They are now one of the UK's largest organisations in their field employing over 4000 people. Our client provides 70 care homes over six counties. They strive to remain at the forefront of innovative practice and care delivery. Our client is looking for a Buyer for their Oxford office. The ROLEThe Buyer will be required to:* Work with the Head of Procurement and Category Managers.* Undertake tenders to conclusion.* Develop supplier relationships that will drive innovation, continual improvement and best practice.* Maximise ROI on spend with third parties.* Oversee new supplier requests.* Oversee the day-to-day management of the Amazon Business account.* 25 days holidays plus Bank holidays.The CANDIDATEOur client is looking for a Buyer with the following skills and experience: * Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIPS) or completing a course of study working towards this.* Demonstrable experience of key procurement activities including supplier selection processes (PQQ, RFI, RFQ, RFP, ITT, contract evaluation etc), and category strategy development.* Awareness of supply risks and supply risk management.* Some knowledge of commercial contracts. * Knowledge of working with a P2P system.* Strong communication, analytical and numerical skills.ALTERNATIVE TITLES: Assistant Category Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Consultant, Assistant Procurement Manager, Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer LOCATION: AylesburyOxfordBicesterKidlingtonWitneyFaringdonAbingdonAylesburyDidcotThatcham ThameHaddenhamWestlingtonHeadingtonMana Resourcing is a specialist recruitment company working within the Engineering, Sales, IT and Commercial sectors. We are established to service and support the recruitment requirements of modern businesses and candidates alike. This particular role includes people with experience in Assistant Category Manager, Category Manager, Procurement Consultant, Assistant Procurement Manager, Junior Buyer, Assistant Buyer.

Job Title: BuyerLocation: Basildon Fully on site. Please ensure your location is clearly marked on your CV to not hold up your application as you must demonstrate you are within a commutable distance to our client. A car driver is essential. Please only apply if you have full rights to work in the UK indefinitely; no sponsorship available. About Our Client Our client is a global ecommerce retailer specialising in technical sports and leisure products across multiple markets. Based in Essex, they are seeking a passionate and experienced Buyer to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Buying & Merchandising Director, you will play a key role in realising commercial opportunities across all channels and markets. Prior experience within a Buyer role is essential. Purpose of the Role Managing the complete product lifecycle, you will execute business strategy to deliver sales and profit plans through excellent product knowledge, strong commercial acumen, and understanding of competitor and consumer trends. Working closely with Merchandising, Ecommerce & Marketing teams, you will be responsible for range selection and have direct impact on how products are sold to fulfil customer requirements. Key ResponsibilitiesTrading Drive sales & profit growth through successful buying and proactive trading across all channels, utilising analytics data to add context to performance Use all available sources including sales and margin data and competitor knowledge to identify risks and opportunities Ensure competitive pricing within market and react quickly to price adjustments Planning Support senior management to create product and brand strategies Identify opportunities to grow market share in existing markets and incremental revenue in new markets Stock Management Work closely with internal Merchandising and Operations teams and external brand partners to ensure timely delivery and maintain optimum availability Identify slow selling lines and proactively drive sales through added value or promotional activity Range Building Deliver cohesive and balanced ranges within planned budgets and manage Open-to-Buy according to trading performance and trends Utilise current and historical sales data, market trends and brand insight to build seasonal ranges Actively seek new initiatives, brand, category and product opportunities Team Development Manage team effectively, setting clear direction and objectives Provide support, feedback and development opportunities Coach and mentor team members to realise their potential Relationships Build cross-divisional working relationships and external networks Challenge working practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness Marketing & Ecommerce Drive impactful campaigns with customer-relevant products and messaging Ensure all activity aligns with brand messaging and tone of voice Review product listings for accuracy and completeness Oversee trading calendar and maintain activity details Essential Requirements Previous ecommerce trading experiencePassion for retail with strong commercial acumenExperience working cross-functionally with multiple departmentsAbility to thrive in fast-paced environmentsStrong commercial awareness and negotiation skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly ExcelExcellent planning, organisational and prioritising abilitiesOutstanding communication skills, both written and verbalProven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectivelyTrack record of achieving KPIs including sales and margin growth Benefits Package 22 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.30% staff discountEmployer Pension contributionAccess to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) delivered by Health Assured - the UK and Irelands leading wellbeing provider Additional Notes: Location Disclosure: Please mention your location in your CV. Applications without location details may experience delays in processing. Eligibility: Only applicants with UK residency and full visa status will be considered. Applications from those outside of the UK will not be shortlisted. If you plan to relocate, please mention this in your CV or cover letter.

Hays is partnered witha rapidly expanding global engineering business to recruit for a Buyer afterrecent expansion of their Purchasing function. After internal promotions /growth, they are looking to back fill their Buyer position to help support sourcingof materials and components, manage supplier relations, manage inventory andensure cost savings via negotiation and contract reviews / renewals.This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Procurement candidate to join a business that truly believes in personal growth and promotion from within.Key Responsibilities: Manage the site's spend on goods and services, ensuring quality, timely delivery, and contract compliance.Oversee the end-to-end procurement process for raw materials and finished goods.Align purchasing activities with the group-level procurement strategy.Consolidate the supplier base to ensure a cost-effective and low-risk approach.Monitor product and service costs, achieving cost reductions through supplier sourcing and contract negotiation.Utilise the MRP system for all procurement activities.Compile and analyse the site's monthly spend report.Manage supplier relationships using KPIs, scorecards, and continuous improvement activities.Conduct inventory and demand forecasting.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and consult on market approaches. Requirements: Previous experience operating a similar level in Procurement roles (Buyer / Officer etc.)Experience sourcing a variety of raw materials, components or finished goods in a manufacturing / engineering environmentConfident communication skills with the ability to foster strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholdersCommercially minded, negotiation & influencing skillsA strong understanding of MRP systems, as well as the MS Office suiteCIPS qualification would be describable What's on Offer: Competitive salary up to £40,000.On-site working hours: Monday - Thursday: 07:45 - 16:45, Friday: 08:00 - 12:00.Competitive pension scheme and generous paid leave.A range of learning and development opportunities with a 'promote from within' culture.Employee Assistance Programme with private healthcare and insurance plans.Hays is partnered witha rapidly expanding global engineering business to recruit for a Buyer afterrecent expansion of their Purchasing function. After internal promotions /growth, they are looking to back fill their Buyer position to help support sourcingof materials and components, manage supplier relations, manage inventory andensure cost savings via negotiation and contract reviews / renewals. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk